Lady Rebels at a Glance — “With eight returning starters, we’re pretty excited about the season,” said Coach Hippen. “Liz Hippen will be handling most of the pitching duties, with Kendra Hockett also getting some action on the mound.”

“Defensively, we should be solid. Hopefully with the experience from last year, we will cut down the errors.”

Hippen is looking to newcomers Elliott and Paxson to fill in at shortstop and first base, respectively.

“Offensively, we need to execute the small game better and need to be better hitters up and down the lineup,” said the Stark County coach.

Galva-Williamsfield Wildcats

Coach — Darrin Peterson

2012 — Finished 5-20 overall, 2-12 in the Lincoln Trail Conference and 0-5 in the ICAC. Lost to Stark County in the first round of the Class 1A Annawan-Wethersfield Regional.

Spartans at a Glance — “Most of these girls have been playing together for a while and really enjoy playing softball,” said Coach Jackson. “They have also been working really hard to improve from last year.”

Storm at a Glance — “We have a pretty strong offensive lineup from top to bottom and a very strong infield defensively, but our pitching is young and needs to gain some experience,” said Coach Humphrey.